A Regular Guy
Despite his name, which we find hard to pronounce and spell in today’s world, Epaphras was a regular guy. Paul describes him to the church at Colossae as “one of you.” He was highly commended by Paul. Was it because he helped start the church there? No. It was his prayer life. Apparently, he had […]
Persistent Prayer
When you need guidance in your life, just ask God. He will give you wisdom when you ask. All you need to do is believe! Hebrews 11:6 tells us that anyone who comes to God must believe that He is God and that He will reward those who diligently seek Him. If you have a […]
A Heavenly Pharmacy
God’s promises are an inexhaustible source of wealth. They are an ointment for painful wounds, a remedy for heartbreak, encouragement for a discouraged spirit. Charles Spurgeon likens them to “a heavenly pharmacy.” What a picture this presented to me. Imagine a pharmacy, in the natural, that is fully stocked—every ointment, all supplements, multiple analgesics for […]
He Awakens Me in the Morning
What do you think it means to be a disciple? The Hebrew word for disciple is talmid. A talmid of Jesus’s day would give up his entire life in order to be with his teacher. All of us can know the thoughts of Christ. We are told that we can have His mind, “For who […]
A New Vantage Point
Sometimes it’s hard to have vision when you’re surrounded by difficulties on every side, but that’s why faith is critical to our journeys as believers. Just look at the story of Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, in the book of 2 Kings 6:11-19 (NASB). The king of Aram was intent on capturing Elisha, so he sent “horses […]